How Long Does Wine Last Once Opened?
After opening, oxygen starts to affect how wine tastes and smells. Sparkling wine lasts about 1-4 days at best with a stopper, whites and rosés 1–3 days, and reds 2–6 days.
The good news? There’s a better way to enjoy wine far beyond those limits.
Want the freedom to choose any wine, any time – without finishing the bottle?
Yes, Wine Goes Bad – Here's How to Tell
Oxidized wine won't make you sick, but it won't taste good either. Learn to recognize the signs of wine that's past its prime.
Visual Signs
- White wine turns brownish or gold
- Red wine becomes brick-red or brown
- Wine looks cloudy or hazy
- Bubbles in still wine
Smell Test
- Sharp vinegar smell
- Musty or moldy odors
- Chemical or nail polish scent
- Flat, lacking fruit aromas
Taste Indicators
- Overly sharp or acidic
- Flat, lacking complexity
- Sour or vinegary taste
- Bitter aftertaste
The Good News
- Spoiled wine won't harm you
- It's safe to taste test
- Can still be used for cooking
- Prevention is easy with proper tools
How to Enjoy Wine Longer – From Months to Years
Coravin’s patented technology lets you pour a glass without removing the cork, leaving the remaining wine completely unaffected.
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With Coravin
Which Coravin System is Right For You?
Timeless™ Six+
- Premium design with a glossy finish, metallic accents and a wider range of accessories
- The precision-engineered needle and pure argon gas work together to let you pour wine on your terms
Timeless™ Three+
- A streamlined kit for effortless wine access
- The precision-engineered needle and pure argon gas work together to let you pour wine on your terms
Coravin Sparkling®
- Keeps champagne and sparkling wines fresh for at least four weeks as if never opened
- Uses a universal Sparkling Stopper + Pure CO₂
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The Idea That Changed How We Enjoy Wine
Coravin was created from a simple idea: wine lovers shouldn’t have to wait for the perfect moment to enjoy a great bottle. Founded by inventor Greg Lambrecht, Coravin was designed to let people pour wine without removing the cork, so the rest of the bottle remains completely unaffected.
"I invented Coravin because I wanted to drink great wine without the pressure to finish the bottle."
– Greg Lambrecht, Inventor of Coravin
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More than +1,000 Wineries Use Coravin Globally
Perfected by Science
Tested for over 25 years and 2000 different wines
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FAQ
How long is wine good for after opening? Does wine go bad or expire?
Once a bottle is opened, oxygen begins to change the wine inside. Sparkling wine is typically good for about 1-4 days at best with a stopper, white and rosé wines last 1–3 days when refrigerated, and red wine is usually good for 2–6 days.
Over time, aromas fade and flavors flatten. Wine doesn’t “expire” in the way food does, but it can go bad after opening as oxygen continues to affect it. That’s why opened bottles often feel rushed to finish.
Can you drink wine that’s been open for a week?
In most cases, wine that’s been open for a week will have lost much of its freshness and may not taste as intended. While it may not be harmful, aromas and flavors are often flat or unpleasant.
How should I store opened wine?
Store opened wine in a cool, dark place, with the bottle sealed and kept upright or on its side depending on space. Refrigeration can help slow the effects of oxygen, even for red wines. For wine that tastes as if it were never opened, the Coravin wine by-the-glass system offers a better way.
How long does wine last unopened?
Unopened wine can last years or even decades, depending on the wine style, vintage, and storage conditions. When stored properly, many wines continue to develop and improve over time.
How do Coravin Timeless wine by-the–glass systems work?
Coravin Timeless
The Coravin® Timeless™ wine by-the-glass system is simple to use. Just insert, tip, and pour.
Place the Coravin Timeless system on the neck of a bottle sealed with a natural cork and press down in one smooth motion. The precision-engineered needle gently passes through the cork without removing it.
Tilt the bottle as you would when pouring from an open bottle. Press and release the trigger to pour wine into your glass. To stop the pour, simply return the bottle to an upright position.
Remove the system by pulling straight up. The cork naturally reseals, leaving the remaining wine completely unaffected – ready to be enjoyed anytime, even years later.
Coravin Sparkling
Coravin Sparkling® is designed to keep sparkling wines fresh glass by glass.
Open the bottle and pour as you normally would. When you’re ready to save the rest, place the Sparkling Stopper securely on the bottle. Then use the Sparkling Charger to recharge the bottle with CO₂.
This process helps maintain the wine’s bubbles and flavor, so every glass tastes as fresh and vibrant as the first – for at least four weeks.
What is a Coravin Pure® Capsule?
Coravin Pure® Capsules power all Coravin wine by-the-glass systems. Filled with 100% pure Argon gas, already trusted in the winemaking process, each capsule allows you to pour wine without removing the cork. As wine is poured, Argon gas flows into the bottle, keeping oxygen out so the remaining wine stays completely unaffected.
Does Argon affect the taste of the wine?
Argon is a non-reactive gas that does not interact with wine or affect its character. That’s why Coravin uses Argon gas, already trusted in the winemaking process, to protect still wines from oxygen. As wine is poured, Argon flows into the bottle, helping keep the remaining wine completely unaffected, so every glass tastes just as it should.
How long do the capsules last?
Each Coravin Pure® Argon Capsule allows you to pour up to 15 standard glasses of wine with Coravin Timeless wine by-the-glass systems, or up to 20 standard glasses with Coravin Pivot®.